ʿAbd al-Wāḥid b. Zayd - Encyclopaedia of Islam, THREE
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Knysh, Alexander D.
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ʿAbd al-Wāḥid b. Zayd (d. c.133/750) was a disciple of al-Ḥasan al-Baṣrī (21-109/642-728, a deeply pious and ascetic Muslim), who was one of the most important religious figures in early Islam. ʿAbd al-Wāḥid b. Zayd gained special prominence for his public sermons, which emphasised humility and scrupulous conduct, including eating habits. A professional preacher (qāṣṣ) , who was famous for his eloquence, he painted vivid pictures of Judgement Day, calling upon his listeners to prepare themselves for a face-to-face encounter